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Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Beauty and the Geek star forced to deny she is involved in grisly murder case
Beauty and the Geek star, Kiera Johnstone, has taken to social media, refuting allegations she is involved in a murder case, which was reported in Australia last week The winner of dating show, Beauty and the Geek, has vehemently denied her involvement in a grisly murder in New South Wales, Australia. Kiera Johnstone, 26, who appeared on the Australian version of the series in 2021, insisted she has nothing to do with the shocking case after reports surfaced on Friday that a woman who starred in the reality TV show had been charged with a murder in Port Lincoln. A man's body was discovered in a home in the coastal town in Australia after emergency services were called to a property at about 3:25pm local time on Thursday following reports of a small fire. When crews arrived, they found a man dead inside the residence. A 34-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and later charged with murder. A suppression order preventing the publication of any information that could identify the woman, the victim, or the specific details surrounding the man's death was issued. However, after the news broke, speculation surfaced online attempting to link Keira with allegations stemming from the police report. Telling her followers there were rumours she had been involved in the murder for "reasons beyond my understanding", the reality star took to her Instagram Stories today. Insisting she wanted to be "absolutely clear", Keira said: "Hi everyone. A former contestant from Beauty and the Geek has been charged with a very serious crime. "Although no names have been released, for reasons beyond my understanding, there has been speculation online suggesting that I am involved. "Let me be absolutely clear: I am not involved in any way. I have not been charged with a crime. I have literally never even had a parking fine. The allegations being discussed have nothing to with me, and the fact that I even need to says this is incredibly upsetting. "It's deeply disturbing to see people spreading false information, making assumptions and sharing screenshots. I understand the internet can be quick to judge, but this kind of speculation is damaging and invasive and is something I take very seriously." Asking anyone 'fuelling the gossip' to "please stop", she continued: "If you are part of the group fuelling this - sharing, gossiping or silently watching - I ask you to please stop. "This is not entertainment. This is a serious situation, that involves real victims. you're literally sick if you think this is at all funny. "As this has nothing to do with me, this will be the only time I speak on the matter. Thank you to those who reached out with kindness and common sense." It comes after The Courier Mail reported on Friday that the woman arrested for the alleged murder was once a contestant on reality show Beauty and the Geek. South Australia Police have confirmed the victim and the accused knew each other and had been in a relationship. The woman was refused police bail and remains in custody. Assistant Commissioner Parrott said a cause of death had not yet been established and no further details could be released, as the victim's family had not yet been notified. The woman did not apply for bail and has been detained under the Mental Health Act. She is expected to return to court in December. The suppression order regarding the accused's identity is set to be reviewed by the court next week.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Former reality TV star charged with murder after partner's body found
A former contestant on the reality TV show Beauty And The Geek has been arrested and charged with the murder of her partner, who was found dead at their home last week. According to The Courier Mail, emergency services were called to the property in Port Lincoln, South Australia, on Thursday afternoon following reports of a small fire. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a man's body in what has been described as a "grisly scene." The identity of the 34-year-old reality TV star has not yet been revealed, but according to the publication, she was taken into custody and subsequently charged with murder. The Courier Mail reported that she had previously appeared on the popular reality TV programme Beauty and the Geek, which aimed to pair a 'nerd' with a 'beauty'. South Australia Police confirmed that the victim and the suspect were acquainted. The arrested woman declined bail and is currently being held in custody, reports the Mirror. Major crime and forensic officers have travelled to Port Lincoln to assist local police with the investigation. South Australia Police told The Mirror that at 3.25pm on Thursday, June 19, emergency services were called to the property following "reports of a small fire." The statement read: "When police entered the property, they located a man deceased inside the premises. A 34-year-old Port Lincoln woman has been arrested at the scene and has been charged with the man's murder." The statement continued: "She has been refused police bail and may appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today. Detectives from Major Crime Investigation Branch and Forensic Response Section officers flew to the scene last night and are assisting local police with the investigation." It further read: "Police believe both the man and woman are known to each other and there are no community safety concerns. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at or call 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous." Upon learning of the tragic incident and the arrest that followed, a neighbour told Perth Now that the woman involved is "really nice, very pleasant, polite." Ian Parrott from South Australia Police reassured the public by stating: "I can reassure members of the community that this is not a random incident." He also mentioned: "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address." It's understood that the couple had only recently started living together. The South Australia Police representative noted: "It is still very early stages of this investigation and it's likely that the Major Crime investigators and the forensic response members will be there most of today." The cause of death remains undetermined. At the time the local media was briefed, the victim's family had yet to be informed, hence additional details about the investigation were withheld. The accused is said to be detained under the Mental Health Act and has not applied for bail. A court hearing has been scheduled for December, which the suspect is expected to attend. A suppression order has been issued, prohibiting the disclosure of the woman's identity, the victim, or any specifics about his death. This order is reportedly due for a court review next week.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Beauty And The Geek star charged with murder after partner's body found
The star of Beauty And The Geek remains in police custody as the investigation continues. A former reality TV star has been arrested and charged with murdering her partner after he was found dead in what emergency services described as a "grisly scene". Mercy crews were called to the couple's home in Port Lincoln, South Australia at 3.25pm on Thursday, June 19 amid "reports of a small fire", with the man's body found inside. The 34-year-old star, whose identity has not been disclosed, appeared in the show Beauty And The Geek, which aimed to match a "nerd" to a beautiful woman. According to local newspaper The Courier Mail, she was arrested and later charged with murder. South Australia Police confirmed both the suspect and victim were known to each other. The woman was refused bail and remains in police custody. Major crime officers and forensics teams travelled to Port Lincoln to help local police with their investigation, the Mirror reports. A neighbour described her as "really nice, very pleasant, polite", on hearing the news. A statement from South Australia Police read: "When police entered the property, they located a man deceased inside the premises. A 34-year-old Port Lincoln woman has been arrested at the scene and has been charged with the man's murder." It continued: "She has been refused police bail and may appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today. Detectives from Major Crime Investigation Branch and Forensic Response Section officers flew to the scene last night and are assisting local police with the investigation." The force added: "Police believe both the man and woman are known to each other and there are no community safety concerns." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Ian Parrott, an officer from the force, said: "I can reassure members of the community that this is not a random incident." He added: "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address." It is understood the couple had recently moved in together. Parrott added: "It is still very early stages of this investigation and it's likely that the Major Crime investigators and the forensic response members will be there most of today." A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. At the time of speaking to local media, the victim's family had not been informed, meaning certain details of the investigation could not be released. A suppression order has been put in place, preventing the victim's identity or details of his death being published, as well as the identity of the suspect, which will be reviewed by a court next week. The woman is said to have been held under the Mental Health Act, and has not been granted bail. A date has been set for her to appear in court in December.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Reality TV star arrested for murder after partner's body is found
A former reality TV star from Beauty And The Geek has been arrested and charged of murder after her partner's body was found in a 'grisly scene' at their house A former reality TV star from Beauty And The Geek has been arrested and charged with the murder of her partner after he was found dead at their home. According to reports from The Courier Mail, emergency services were called to their home in Port Lincoln in South Australia. On investigation, first responders found a man's body in what has been described as a "grisly scene." As yet, the identity of the 34 year old reality TV star has been kept under wraps but, according to the publication, she was arrested and later charged with murder. The Courier Mail has stated that she appeared on the popular reality TV show which aimed to match a nerd to a beautiful woman. South Australia Police confirmed that the victim and suspect were known to one another. The arrested woman refused bail and now remains in custody. Major crime and forensic officers travelled to Port Lincoln in a bid to assist local police officers with the investigation. South Australia Police told The Mirror that at 3.25pm on Thursday 19 June emergency services were called to the property after "reports of a small fire." The statement said: "When police entered the property, they located a man deceased inside the premises. A 34-year-old Port Lincoln woman has been arrested at the scene and has been charged with the man's murder." It continued: "She has been refused police bail and may appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today. Detectives from Major Crime Investigation Branch and Forensic Response Section officers flew to the scene last night and are assisting local police with the investigation." It added: "Police believe both the man and woman are known to each other and there are no community safety concerns. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at or call 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous." On hearing the news of the death and subsequent arrest, one neighbour told Perth Now that the woman in question is "really nice, very pleasant, polite." Ian Parrott of South Australia Police said: "I can reassure members of the community that this is not a random incident." He added: "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address." It's believed the pair had recently moved in together. The officer of South Australia Police added: "It is still very early stages of this investigation and it's likely that the Major Crime investigators and the forensic response members will be there most of today." The cause of death has not been concluded. At the time of speaking to local media, the victim's family had not been notified and therefore further details pertaining to the investigation could not be released. The suspect has reportedly been held under the Mental Health Act and has not sought bail. A court date has been set for December where the suspect is believed to be attending. A suppression order is now in place which will prevent the identity of the woman being released along with the victim or details regarding his death. The order is reportedly set to be under review by the court next week. The Mirror has contacted Beauty And The Geek for a comment.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Former reality TV star of Beauty And The Geek is arrested for murder after her partner's body is found in grisly scene
A FORMER reality TV star from Beauty and the Geek has been arrested and charged with murder after her partner's body was found in their house. Emergency services were called to the home in Port Lincoln, 3 The couple had recently moved in together at the house where the body was found Credit: 9news 3 Forensic and major crime investigators were flown in to assist the local force Credit: 9news 3 Port Lincoln is a small town of just 15,000 people Credit: Google Maps When they investigated, they found a man's body inside. The unnamed 34-year-old was arrested at the scene and later charged with murder. She was once a contestant on reality show Beauty and the Geek, reports The Courier Mail. The social experiment programme brings together attractive women with nerdy men in a mansion. read more in world news The victim and the suspect had been in a relationship together, South Australia Police confirmed. The woman refused bail and remains in custody. Major crime investigators and forensic officers were flown into Port Lincoln to assist local authorities with the investigation . Neighbours were shocked by the news . Most read in The US Sun One told Perth Now the woman is 'really nice , very pleasant, polite.' Ian Parrott, of South Australia Police, said: "I can reassure members of the community that this is not a random incident. Argentina's Lucy Letby' in court after murdering 5 newborns & trying to kill 8 more in chillingly similar case to UK's baby killer "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address." It is understood the couple had recently moved in together. He continued: "It is still very early stages of this investigation and it's likely that the Major Crime investigators and the forensic response members will be there most of today." Parrot said the cause of death was yet to be determined and that further details could not yet be released as the victim's family hadn't been notified. The woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act and did not seek bail. She is expected to return to court in December. A suppression order is in place preventing the publication of any information that could identify the woman, the victim, or details surrounding the man's death. That order is due for review by the court next week.
